Experienced Representation for Premises Liability Injuries
Premises liability cases generally fall into two main categories. The first includes slip-and-fall hazards and defective conditions that directly cause injury. The other category is inadequate security measures that leave visitors vulnerable to an assault.
At Kolker & Germeroth, L.L.C., our experienced personal injury lawyers regularly handle both types of premises liability cases. We know how to prove that the owner failed in a duty to provide safe property conditions, and we work to get full compensation for the harm you have suffered.
We offer free initial consultations to anyone in the St. Louis area with a possible case. Contact us any time.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents and Safety Hazards
The insurance industry has aggressively supported judicial candidates who have severely limited the right and ability to recover in a slip-and-fall case. Usually, the main legal hurdle to overcome is proving that the premises owner had knowledge of unsafe conditions which caused the accident. Examples of the dangers include:
- Accumulations of snow or ice in cold weather
- Stairways (broken steps, code violations, loose railings, poor lighting)
- Slippery floors (spills, food debris, mopping and waxing)
- Tripping hazards (torn carpet, potholes, raised concrete)
- Falling merchandise or employee actions
An immediate investigation is often the most important key to a successful result. It is very important to obtain witnesses' names and to take photographs at the scene before the property owner or management has an opportunity to remedy and correct the dangerous condition. Attorney Tom Germeroth is a frequent lecturer on slip, trip and fall cases and can help you assemble a strong case.
Falling accidents may result in back injuries, broken bones, torn ligaments, head injury and other serious injuries. We seek compensation for medical care and rehab, lost income, pain and suffering, and lost enjoyment of life from any permanent injury.
Inadequate Security
Inadequate security cases involve people who are victims of crimes on others' business premises. Many of these claims arise at hotels, apartment complexes, resorts, shopping centers, amusement parks, parking garages, bars and nightclubs, or other commercial establishments.
The owner of such premises may be held responsible if a resident or patron was assaulted, raped or mugged because of lax security measures that allowed the assailant to gain entry or escape detection. The key is showing that criminal activity in the area was known or "reasonably foreseeable," and that the owner failed to address problems such as broken locks, poor lighting, broken security cameras or lack of security personnel.
These are often difficult cases and an investigation and thorough preparation is necessary for a successful result. Our lawyers can help you obtain the full compensation that you deserve if you have been injured because of dangerous or unsecured premises.
Missouri Premises Liability Lawyers
For a free case evaluation with our St. Louis slip-and-fall lawyer, call 314-226-1426 or 866-770-8691, or contact us online.
